You Shall Know Our Velocity! by Dave Eggers

You Shall Know Our Velocity!

Dave Eggers

401 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

In his first novel, Dave Eggers has written a moving and hilarious tale of two friends who fly around the world trying to give away a lot of money and free themselves from a profound loss. It reminds us once again what an important, necessary tale...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 41%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.54

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